Board of Variance

*The Board of Variance is a quasi-judicial body independent from Council that deals with appeals for minor variances to Whistler's Zoning Bylaw.

Committee Members

• Jeff Murl
• Jim Charters
• John Cooper
• Lindsay Clarke, RMOW Planning Analyst
• Claire Thomas, Recording Secretary

Meeting schedule

Last Monday of each month, except December, at 5:30 p.m via Zoom until further notice. 

Upcoming meeting

While Board of Variance meetings are being held virtually due to COVID-19 physical distancing, you are invited to join the meeting via Zoom using the link below.

September meeting to be confirmed. 

To Join by phone only:

• Dial either +1 778 907 2071  or +1 647 374 4685 or +1 647 558 0588 
• Enter the Meeting ID number followed by #032658
• For more help on joining Zoom meetings by phone please go to the Zoom website

Application process

• Determine if your proposal is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Variance.
• Call the Planning Department to schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss your proposal. Staff will review the process, application submission requirements and timing.
• Submit a completed Board of Variance Application with the required documentation and fees. Complete applications are due five weeks prior to the Board of Variance hearing. Submission of incomplete information may delay the process.
• Attend the Board of Variance hearing to present your application.

If an application is delivered to staff at least 35 days before the date of a scheduled meeting of the Board, the Board shall consider the application at that meeting unless:

1. Staff receives an incomplete application.
2. Staff determines that the Board cannot properly consider an application until a subsequent meeting.

Fees

In accordance with Board of Variance Bylaw 2100, the application fee is $800.

Meeting schedule and application deadlines

*Completed applications must be received and paid for before 4:30 p.m. on the application deadline.

Meeting agendas and minutes 

Contact

Planning Department
604-935-8170